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#4 of 23 Re: Toyota Prius -vs- Scion tc [teresap] by voidvoice Oct 03, 2004 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: teresap (Oct 02, 2004 4:41 am) I am like you thinking get a prius or scion tc. I almost decided to get tc but the 2 door really make me think twice. and the back seat room.   For me, prius isnt all about MPG to save money. I really like the style of Prius and the unique design. It feel very special that no other car can compare. Driving a car at 20 mph silently means fun to me.   Scion tc features are so impressive, <20K you get everything. and prius demand is so high. I havent order either but may do early next year.
#5 of 23 Thanks for Input - by teresap Oct 06, 2004 (7:04 am)
Thanks for everyone's input . . . .   My problem is - if I am going to get a Prius I wanted to do so before end of 2004 - I have found 2 different dealers that for sure I can have one before end of year. One day I have my mind set on the Prius and then I think about the TC and wonder if I am making the correct choice.   I drive a Chevy Tahoe now and the gas alone saved by the Prius will pay the car payment. I spend approx. $300/per month in gas alone. I have check insurance and there will be no change going from my 1995 Tahoe to a 2005 Prius. There is a slight change going to a 2005 tc but not enough to count. When I consider that both would be under warranty - it should actually end up even better. I will be selling my tahoe out right myself - I will admit though - I will miss it greatly, I love my Tahoe - it is just not feasible anymore and I really do not need that big of a vehicle when I am the only one ususally in it.   I was hoping to have someone that actually owns a Prius or tc to give their opinion of the cars.   Thanks for all your help. Teresa Replies to this message: ghgh (Oct 06, 2004 9:04 am)
#6 of 23 Re: Thanks for Input - [teresap] by ghgh Oct 06, 2004 (9:04 am)
Replying to: teresap (Oct 06, 2004 7:04 am) I own a tC. But why are you asking tC owners what they think? Go drive one. Either you like it or you don't.   I drove several cars (including the RSX) before the tC, and when I sat down in the car, I quickly realized that it was the one I wanted. It was plenty powerful, handled well, looked different, had plenty of room (at least more than the RSX), and fit my demands for a daily commuter.   I thought about the Prius, but realized that I wasn't interested in paying that much for a car that wouldn't have enough power for me and would require me to wait six months. I am fascinated by and admire the Prius technology, but a lot of the cool Prius features would have pushed my costs to 24 or 25K. Too much.   Go drive the cars and then make your choice. All anybody on this forum is going to tell you is that what they bought is great. A year from now, we tC owners will be able to tell you about reliability. But in the interim, what else is there to say?
#7 of 23 Great Choice by falconone Oct 06, 2004 (9:25 am)
I think the TC is a great choice. It looks like a coupe but really is a hatch. Has a great engine. It also has a great deal of standard features for the price. Take a test drive. Let us know how you enjoy it.
#8 of 23 Prius vs. tC by gobluetc Oct 21, 2004 (5:11 pm)
I share some other posters' dilemma when it will come to deciding between the Prius and the tC (a couple of years away for me). I've driven both cars, and ended up with a silly grin on my face in each case! I like the Prius for its cutting-edge technology, style, roominess and build quality. (BTW, for me the "eco-angle" is ZERO EMISSIONS even more than great fuel economy. Curiously, low emissions are rarely mentioned in reviews of the Prius as a reason for driving one.) The tC, on the other hand, is a pretty nice pocket rocket. While it isn't as hot as some people think it ought to be, the tC is built like a tank and shares the roominess (relatively speaking) and quality of its hybrid distant cousin. Cost is one big consideration in choosing between this pair of excellent vehicles. I estimate that a Prius, with the options I want, will cost some $7,000 more than a similarly-equipped Scion. Ouch! Replies to this message: falconone (Oct 23, 2004 2:48 pm)
#9 of 23 Re: Prius vs. tC [gobluetc] by falconone Oct 23, 2004 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: gobluetc (Oct 21, 2004 5:11 pm) That 7k buys a LOT of fuel. I would definitely buy the tC over the Prius if I could buy it with stability control. Oddly enough the scion B has that feature. Other goodies that the Prius has I can live without. NAV is nice but I have a portable one.
#10 of 23 Gonna wait by passingonleft Apr 27, 2005 (7:30 pm)
I like the tC but a few things bug me. Like the cover on the panel. Its flimsy. Things like that break and then youre screwed. The low profile tires look nice but is very hard. They dont warranty low profile tires and are prone to damage by potholes. Wont last very long. If they had a 4 door tC, that would be cool. The wind noise is pretty bad due to all the glass on top. The front grill needs some serious redesign. The lights are neat. Like a baby bimmer. I hate the new bimmers with the strange headlights. But it looks good on a tC.
#11 of 23 Prius and tC test drive by jercha Aug 03, 2005 (8:05 am)
I test drove both cars on the same weekend. the tC was harder to find. Most dealers in Northern Virginia were sold out of tC with people signed up for the upcoming deliveries.   Prius - Great for tax itemizers you get a deduction for 2005. If you wait until January 1, Congress sent a bill to Bush to change the deduction to a credit for 2006(Jan 1). You get more money back with a credit. -Softer cloth seats. I like the khaki color makes the interior look bigger. -Great city mileage. -10 sec 0-60 means you get on the freeway at minivan speeds. -Super quiet engine. almost eerie. -Camry like handling -More room and doors great for pets,people luggage   tC -quicker than prius -tighter handles (get the suspension upgrades for sport) -nohaggle price -new very popular -accessories available can make car faster, increase handling, or customize look. -seat fabric is not as fancy but buckets seats are more sporty and holds on to you. -may not have enough room for tall people   I ended up reserving a tC with a 500 deposit. So test drive both or you will forever wonder what if.....   Replies to this message: molokai (Aug 03, 2005 9:24 am)
#12 of 23 Re: Prius and tC test drive [jercha] by molokai Aug 03, 2005 (9:24 am)
Replying to: jercha (Aug 03, 2005 8:05 am) The tC is really a very nice car. If someone is buying a Corolla, they should consider the tC. It has the same engine as the Camry and is pretty quick. It is a hatch, but doesn't look like one. I just wish they had put VSC in it like they did in the Scion B.
#13 of 23 Solution by moor1984 Sep 19, 2005 (7:12 am)
I've got a solution: Why doesn't Toyota just make a HYBRID tC? It would be the first truly cool looking hybrid on the market, and with the tC's already high fuel economy, it would be amazingly cheap on gas.  I know I'd buy one. Now if only I could get Toyota to listen... Replies to this message: stevedebi (Sep 18, 2006 2:30 pm)

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